From building our own automation system for guest houses to installing a grey water system and even DIY power back-up supplies, we had to learn to do everything ourselves. This is a comprehensive and growing DIY Blog for Guest Houses.
Most mobile carriers has apps you can install on your smart devices to keep track of your mobile usage. But how do you know they are not cheating you? For all operating systems, be it Android, Apple or Windows Devices – there are easy steps to check your data usage and to set a limit. …
Would you prefer to be met and greeted in person when you check-in at a hotel or lodge? Or would you prefer to do a self-check-in via your smart phone, avoiding contact with staff members? This is a poll that Umoya Cottages ran on News 24 regarding Self Check-In services. Teh results were fascinating and …
To keep your internet on, even when the power fails, you need a battery backup power supply unit and maybe a car charger. That’s it!
As a professional electrical engineer I so often find myself frustrated with articles that give advice on how to save energy. Three important pieces of information that will make a difference are always left out, and even big players like Eskom miss the pot most of the time. The questions always looming after reading these …
From the expert: How to save energy and money this winter Read More »
I am an electrical engineer and I have developed a solution to remotely control electrical circuits at our self catering guesthouse, Umoya Cottages in Port Elizabeth. Even when we are not at home, we can securely log in over the internet to switch on lights, geysers and even open the motor gate. In combination with …